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Harness racing hits Addington again today with nine races on the card. The racing starts at 5:20pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good night of racing.
Addington selections 5th July 2024
Best Bet: R8 Bad Habits
Best Value: R3 Royal Grace
Race 1
Penelope Hall (3) Good beginner who will race handy to the speed here. One of the better chances
She’s Got Sass (8) Disappointing last start but could bounce back in this weaker field. Win chance
Bonjour Paris (7) Has the motor but lacking manners. Upset chance with no mistakes during the race
Race 2
Heaven’s Mark (7) Big run last start and looks hard to beat in this. Top selection even from bad draw
The Jolly Roger (2) Well drawn and has the motor to threaten here. Should run top three with luck
The Highwayman (5) Racing fairly and good enough to be a top three player again in this. Include
Race 3
Royal Grace (4) Looked unlucky last start running home late with no room. Smaller field will help
Aspirational Dream (8) Getting better with racing. In good form and looks a top three chance here
Megaband (3) Freshened and from a strike rate stable. Needs manners but could be over the odds
Race 4
Miki Bennett (1) Has been running on in his races and stand start the only question mark. Needed
Tempo Warrior (2) Getting better with racing. Normally begins well and should go close to placing
He’s A Bay (6) Looks better suited here after racing better fields off handicaps. Good chance at odds
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Race 5
Fear And Faith (7) Will be much improved after he winning debut. Top selection and can double up
Dark Ghana (2) Good draw and racing well. Should go close to top three with luck in the running
Paris Prince (4) Not much form but top driver booked. Could be over the odds and is a good chance
Race 6
Justcallmemiki (6) Slightly disappointing last start. Nice chance with a better run in transit. Needed
Maren Franco (7) Has been getting back in the running but small field here. Might bomb them late
Watching Brief (1) Impressive last start. Much stronger field but has top three claims from the draw
Race 7
Spy Da Moment (5) Good run for second here last start. Can improve further and go close again here
George Eliot (9) Form has been superb with Robbie Close driving. Go again in this field. Needed
Mr Love (8) Has a big motor and conditions suit here. Winning claims if the pace is on. Include
Race 8
Bad Habits (5) Has been in form and running nice times his first three runs. Looks a good bet here
Sweet Trixie (7) Begins well and longer trip will suit. Good chance if she can race closer to the speed
Rockin Roman (3) Has been unlucky the last couple of runs. Gets a good chance to show some form
Race 9
Harrison (7) Has raced ok in strong fields and can run time. One of the better chances but wide draw
Franco Hoffman (5) Getting better with racing. Good draw and a place chance again in this field
Sargent Best (3) Better draw to contend with here and in good form. Needs the right run but has claims